Mr. Zhongli, we can't slack off anymore!

"Miss Lü, here's your weapon. Try it out and see if there's anything you can improve." Old Zhang presented the long-handled object, charred black as charcoal, with both hands.

The traveler stood there, unsure whether to accept the offer or not.

In the end, things have turned out like this. Don't I deserve to have my own weapon?

It's good that everyone is alright.

Making weapons is risky; be cautious when customizing them.

"Lu Ren, answer it!" Hu Tao urged.

"Go ahead and answer it," one of the meddlesome residents nearby chimed in.

Since we've already put it this way, let's accept it.

The traveler took a deep breath and gripped the long handle with both hands.

A piece of black leather fell from the butt of the gun as the traveler gripped it, revealing the deep blue body beneath.

What is before our eyes may not be the truth.

There are mysteries hidden within.

The cracks on the black charred crust spread and grew wildly, and then pieces fell off one by one.

A deep blue spear appeared before the traveler. Its long handle was not made of wood but rather resembled a translucent crystal. The butt of the spear was crafted using filigree techniques, with openwork auspicious patterns encasing it. The spearhead was long and slender, with an incomparably sharp edge. An ancient dragon's tooth was embedded within it, and the center was hollow, with shimmering particles of light flowing through it.

Holding it in both hands, it doesn't feel heavy at all; although it looks like it's made of crystal, it's lighter than wood.

"So, Miss Traveler, are you satisfied? This gun was originally made from dead branches from the earth's veins. After the dragon tooth was inlaid into it, the entire gun crystallized, which is why it looks like it today."

"The spearhead is 31.3 cm long, the handle is 173.2 cm long, the butt is 18.5 cm long, and it is extremely lightweight," Old Zhang explained as he described the spear.

It doesn't resemble a weapon, but rather a work of art, and it's very beautiful.

"I don't know much about weapons..." The traveler infused elemental power into the weapon, and the light in the hilt floated like silk, while the spearhead shimmered.

The onlookers whispered among themselves and peered out.

"However... I really like it, I'll settle the balance with you first. Thank you, Lao Zhang."

"Money isn't urgent. Miss Lü hasn't named it yet," Old Zhang reminded her.

"A name..."

I come from another world, and upon my arrival, I brought countless calamities to this continent. I am also the only one who can save the world, and I will travel under the stars and moon, traversing the skies of Teyvat, touring the seven kingdoms to rid them of their misfortunes and leave my mark on this world.

"Traces of a Starry Night Journey. It should be called Traces of a Starry Night Journey."

*

"Lu Ren, can you deliver something to me?"

"receive."

"Mr. Lü, a gang of thieves has their eyes on our customers. Let's go teach them a lesson!"

"clear."

"Lu Ren, have you finished the accounts for this month?"

"It was delivered to your desk two days ago."

"Mr. Lü, have the plans for this month's ceremonies been revised?"

"I'll give it to you right away. I'll need you to take another look and see if there are any flaws."

"no problem!"

The traveler's work efficiency these past few days has left the other ritual officiants in the Hall of Rebirth speechless.

"Has she really only been here for a few months?"

"Miss Lü is amazing, she seems to know everything."

"Yesterday, Miss Lü and I ran into the Fools while on a field mission. She took them all down in no time. She was so cool!"

“Of course I have a discerning eye,” Hu Tao suddenly said, standing behind the servants who were discussing the matter.

"Hehe..." The traveler was a little embarrassed by the compliment, not expecting to have a little fangirl.

Hu Tao looked at the traveler with a mischievous grin: "You've been working so hard lately, are you interested in the position of deputy hall master?"

Deputy Hall Master? What Deputy Hall Master?

"Work hard, and the leader will give you a promotion and a raise," Hu Tao promised the traveler.

"It sounds like... I'll stick to the bottom level." The traveler couldn't even imagine what kind of workload he would have as the deputy hall master.

And I'm leaving once I've saved enough for my trip.

*

After getting off work in the evening, Hu Tao called the traveler to the balcony.

"Traveler, I have a great plan recently."

"what's the plan."

"Shh," Hu Tao whispered in the traveler's ear, "I want to open a branch in each of the other six countries."

"That's great!" If Hu Tao opens branches in other countries, wouldn't I be able to travel without having to quit my job, and even have all my food and lodging provided along the way!

"Sigh... If only someone could share my burdens."

"Yes, yes, yes!" the traveler replied enthusiastically.

"What do you think of Lao Meng?" Hu Tao said a name the traveler hadn't expected.

"Master, what do you think of me?" the traveler offered himself.

"You want to leave? Then you don't want to be the deputy hall master anymore?" Hu Tao's face turned pale.

“I…” The traveler sensed that something was wrong.

"You can stay at the Hall of Rebirth as the deputy head. If you want to travel anywhere, I can just approve your leave. There's no need to stay at the branch hall, in a foreign country, so far away... all by yourself..."

"I'll think about it..." the traveler said.

Walnut slumped down and said, "Fine."

She left the balcony listlessly.

Old Meng, who had been peeking through the balcony door, quickly came over after she left: "Thank you for saving me, Sister Lü. I really don't want to leave Liyue. Building a branch will take at least a year, and I have a family to support, so I can't leave."

"She won't force you to go if you don't want to."

"Yes, Old Meng, I first followed the old hall master, and after he left, I followed the young hall master. The Rebirth Hall has been kind to me, how could I say no?"

“Setting up a branch was a plan she had been thinking about for a long time. Someone had to go.”

"In my opinion, Sister Lü absolutely cannot leave. Master Hu can't bear to part with you. Alas, she lost her parents at a young age and could only live with her grandfather. After the old master passed away, the master went to Wuwang Slope alone to find her grandfather..."

"Do you... want me to go, or don't you want me to go?"

"I was thinking, even if Sister Lü goes, she can't go... Oh well, I guess I'll go anyway."

*

Only one candle flickered in the office of the Rebirth Hall.

Walnut lay on the table, quietly watching the flames flicker.

squeak-

A traveler came in, carrying freshly cut peaches.

"Master, it's so late, why aren't you off work yet? Have some fruit."

"Put it down, I'll eat it in a bit."

"What's wrong? Tell me about it."

"Do you really want to leave? To go somewhere far away?"

“I… want to go see other places. But Old Meng said building a branch will take at least a year, and I don’t want to be gone for that long. I haven’t figured it out yet…”

"Don't leave."

"I have no idea……"

We can only follow the arrangements of fate; the road ahead remains unclear.

"..." She lowered her head and stopped talking.

She can neither come with me nor keep me here.

He embraced the girl's petite body and patted her back to comfort her: "The Hall of Rebirth is the best place in the world. If I ever fall into trouble, I can only think of the Hall Master."

She gently rested her head on my shoulder: "You're all alone. Make sure you eat well. If you don't have enough money, write to me, okay?"

"Okay, then I'll have to write you a couple more letters."

dong dong dong-

"Is anyone there?" A small head popped out of the half-open window: "Yes, I am Qiqi... I heard that the traveler is here. Miss traveler... please save Mr. Bai."

"Me?" the traveler asked, pointing to himself.